Monday, November 3, 2008

Part-4The Weight Loss Tips And "Keep It Off

By Florentina Ryan

Part-4 How Much Do I Have To Exercise To Loss Weight? If we burn more calories than we eat we surely loss weight! The normal maintenance activities according to studies for muscle repair, regular physiology walking and swimming uses around 15 calories every pound. Fora dieter who does not do much movement during the day only need 12-13 calories for every pound and for one who moves a lot all day use 17 or may be more calories per pound.

It is estimated that every mile walked or run burns about 100 calories, may be less! For every half an hour of brisk walking burns around 300 calories, and it depends or determines on how much weight you are carrying and how active the activity is.

If the activity is increase by 500 calories per day and do not increase your consumption, you will lose 3500 calories a week and this is equivalent to 1 pound. If you somehow reduce your consumption by 250 calories daily and increase your activity by 250 calories, it is still a net loss of 500 calories per day or equivalent to one pound every week.

To start adding activity slowly, use the stairs instead of using the elevator, or park your car at the far end of the parking lot and walk to the shop or walk to work. If you enjoy dancing, go dancing, fast dancing is fun! Swimming is a sensible activity especially summertime when the weather is hot. You will lose weight and have more energy.

In order to keep-up and maintain your weight after weight loss, experts recommend that you do 60 to 90 minutes of regular daily moderate-intensity physical activity while pursuing to eat nutritious foods that do not over exceed your calorie requirements. Studies show that physical activity is very important to successful long-term weight control.

People may need to do different amounts of physical activity to lose and control weight. You may find that you need to do more, or that you may not need to do as much. Also, remember that your eating plan and the number of calories you eat are important. You may wish to speak with your health care provider, a fitness specialist, or a dietitian about the right amount of activity and calories for you.

Strength training of minimum 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each day is recommended for fat loss. Strength training help you burn extra calories, build strong muscles and bones, and joints, improve your physical function. The experts suggest strength training 2 to 3 days every week, with a day of rest between workouts to let your muscles recover. Hire a personal trainer who can plan a program to help you work out safely and effectively if you are new to the exercise. He can help you reach your physical activity goals. - 16004

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